1998 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4 cyl from North America

Summary:

Looks nice, unreliable

Faults:

Water pump.

Thermostat.

Serious electrical problems after the warranty expired $$$.

Alternator.

Also I have replaced the brakes every 13,000 miles.

General Comments:

Coming from a Toyota, I expected reliability. This Grand Am is not only unreliable, it has broken down places leaving me stranded on highways. The electrical problems started one month after my warranty expired. I pay to have it fixed, and something else goes wrong. I recommend that any other Grand Am owners with electrical problems call the Pontiac number in the back of your owners manual. Tell them you want your problem on file. Ask for your case number. This car is a potential fire hazard.

1998 Pontiac Grand Am SE1 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline from North America

Faults:

None So Far.

General Comments:

Redesigned from the ground-up: stronger unibody, better suspension, more standard equipment, etc. Sharp new looks inside and out. (Have you seen the dashboard?) Pontiac's beefed-up four-cylinder is a fun little engine and surprisingly quick. Be forewarned - improvements come at a cost, averaging about $1,000-$2,000 more.